We recommend having your computer operating system up to date with the latest updates for all aspects of the operating system. This includes Windows updates, Mac OS updates, and any updates to your web browsers (Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox) as well as Java Updates. We also recommend updating any Microsoft Office applications as well, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

To view directions on how to search for updates, click on an item from the list below:

• Windows 7/Windows Vista
• Windows XP
• Mac
• Google Chrome (PC)
• Google Chrome (Mac)
• Mozilla Firefox (PC)
• Mozilla Firefox (Mac)
• Apple Safari (PC)
• Apple Safari (Mac)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Java
• Microsoft Office Applications (PC)
• Microsoft Office Applications (Mac)

Windows 7/ Windows Vista:

1. Click Start button

2. Type Windows Update

Windows XP:

1. Open Internet Explorer

2. Go to www.update.microsoft.com

Mac:

1. Click Apple button

2. Select Software Update

Google Chrome (PC):

1. Click on Tools

2. Select About Google Chrome (checks for updates)

Google Chrome(Mac):

1. Click on Chrome

2. Select About Google Chrome (checks for updates)

Mozilla Firefox (PC):

1. Click on Help

2. Check for updates

Mozilla Firefox (Mac):

1. Click on Firefox

2. Select About Firefox

Apple Safari (on Mac): updated via Mac OS Updates

Apple Safari (on PC): updated via Apple Software Updater(along with Itunes, Quicktime, ect.)

Microsoft Internet Explorer: updated via Windows Update

Java:

1. Go to the link: http://www.java.com/en/download/installed.jsp

Microsoft Office Applications (PC): Office products are updated via Windows Update

Microsoft Office Applications (Mac):

1. Open any Office Applicaion

2. Click on Help

3. Check for updates

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